Move It On Over
Thorogood George & Destroyers The Lyrics
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That baby of mine wouldn't let me in
So move it on over, rock it on over,
Move over little dog, the mean old dog is movin' in
She told me not to mess around,
But I done let the deal go down
Move it on over, rock it on over,
She changed the lock on my back door,
Now my key won't fit no more
Move it on over, rock it on over,
Move over nice dog, the mean old dog is movin' in
She threw me out just as pretty as she pleased,
Pretty soon I'll be scratchin' fleas
Move it on over, slide it on over,
Move over nice dog, the mean old dog is movin' in
Yeah, listen to me dog before you start to whine,
That side yours and this side mine
So move it on over, rock it on over,
Move over little dog, the big old dog is movin' in
Yeah, she changed the lock on my back door,
Now my key won't fit no more
Move it on over, rock it on over,
Move over little dog, the big old dog is movin' in
Move it on over, move it on over
Move it on over, won't'cha rock it on over
Move over cool dog, the hot dog's movin' in
The song "Move It On Over" is about a man who comes home late to find that his woman has locked him out. He pleads with the dog to move over and let him in. He confesses that he messed up and let a deal go down when he was told not to mess around. His woman has changed the lock on the back door so his key no longer fits. He is left with no choice but to ask the dog to move over and let him in. The lyrics are playful and light-hearted, emphasizing the man's love for his woman and his determination to make things right.
The song is characterized by its upbeat rhythm and classic rockabilly sound. It was first recorded by Hank Williams in 1947, but the most popular version is the one by George Thorogood and the Destroyers in 1978. The song has been covered by numerous artists including Willie Nelson, Jerry Lee Lewis, and The Rolling Stones. The song's simple message and easy-to-remember lyrics have made it a classic rock and roll anthem that is still popular today.
Line by Line Meaning
I come in last night about half past ten,
I arrived home at a little after ten last night.
That baby of mine wouldn't let me in
My significant other refused to allow me to enter the house.
So move it on over, rock it on over,
I need to move aside and make room.
Move over little dog, the mean old dog is movin' in
Even though I am a small dog, I need to make way for a bigger and meaner dog.
She told me not to mess around,
My significant other advised me not to fool around.
But I done let the deal go down
I did not heed her advice, and I got what I deserved.
Move over nice dog, the big fat dog is movin' in
Even though I am a good dog, a bigger and fatter dog needs my space.
She changed the lock on my back door,
My significant other changed the lock on the back door.
Now my key won't fit no more
My key is no longer compatible with the lock, so I cannot enter through the back door.
Move it on over, rock it on over,
I need to make room again.
Move over nice dog, the mean old dog is movin' in
Even though I am a good dog, I need to make way for the meaner dog.
She threw me out just as pretty as she pleased,
My significant other kicked me out without any remorse.
Pretty soon I'll be scratchin' fleas
I will soon regret my actions.
Move it on over, slide it on over,
I need to make even more room for someone else.
Move over nice dog, the mean old dog is movin' in
Even though I am a good dog, I still need to move aside for a meaner dog.
Yeah, listen to me dog before you start to whine,
Listen carefully and do not complain.
That side yours and this side mine
Stay on your side, and I will stay on my side.
Move over little dog, the big old dog is movin' in
I need to make way for a bigger and older dog.
Move it on over, move it on over
I need to make way continuously.
Move it on over, won't'cha rock it on over
I need to keep making way by rocking over.
Move over cool dog, the hot dog's movin' in
Even though I am a cool dog, I need to move out of the way for a hotter dog.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: HANK WILLIAMS SR.
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